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Wishlist: woodland wonder

Cole & Son’s Botanica wallpapers are inspired by the English landscape, from cultivated country gardens to fields and meadows, these 15 wall coverings are an ode to nature. Forest Silva, above, takes the country’s woodland as its reference point. £325 per 10m roll. cole-and-son.com

View finder

A great collaboration can be a wonderful thing: and this limited edition Leica Q Globe-Trotter high-resolution camera with electronic viewfinder is a case in point. Encased in leather and complete with a sturdy carrying case that features dividers for smaller items, it comes in blue and light pink. £5,400. uk.leica-camera.com

Rock on

A classic piece of mid-century design, this walnut and leather model no. 572 rocking chair by Cassina, attributed to Gio Ponti, is on show at 88 Gallery’s stand at PAD design fair this month. Catch it and a host of other interior pieces at PAD, Berkeley Square, W1, 1-7 October. £12,500. pad-fairs.com

Swing time

The NoHrd Swing Tower by WaterRower is handcrafted in Germany from solid cherry wood so it looks good in any home gym. The eight free weights are meant to be swung, increasing elasticity in your joints. £499. theconranshop.co.uk

Drop off

The opening of Coal Drops Yard this month, a new shopping street in the heart of Kings Cross, is another reason to visit the area. The Victorian brick arches and cobbled streets have been given a new lease of life by Thomas Heatherwick’s studio and will house a host of independent fashion brands and restaurants. Opens 26 October. coaldropsyard.com

Bowled over

Lucky residents of White City will get to sample Kricket’s delectable Indian small plates from this month, as a branch of the popular Soho restaurant opens in the Television Centre development. kricket.co.uk

Amber alert

Like a chunk of glistening amber, this Melt pendant light by Tom Dixon will give a soft glow to any room. When unlit it shines with a mirror finish and is available in four different colourways. Melt Mini in gold, 27cm x 30cm. £435. heals.com

Front row

British lighting brand Original BTC and Swedish mix-and-match cabinet producer Superfront teamed up at September’s London Design Week to show how the two interiors brands work together. Spruce up your rental property with Superfront Parallels, made to fit Ikea cabinets, in Infinity Blue 59.7cm x 39.7cm, £76. Pillar LED glass and polished brass wall light, £599. superfront.com; uk.originalbtc.com